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Today, the "Dancing with the Stars" Season 35 celebrity cast and their professional dancing partners were announced on ABC's "Good Morning America." Co-hosted by Alfonso Ribeiro and Julianne Hough, the series returns for a two-night premiere, TUESDAY, SEPT. 15 and WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 16 (8:00-10:00 p.m. EDT), simulcast LIVE on ABC and Disney+, and streams next day on Hulu. "Dancing with the Stars" is produced by BBC Studios. This season's celebrities and professional dancers are as follows (in alphabetical order): The pairs will be judged by a panel of renowned ballroom experts, including Carrie Ann Inaba, Bruno Tonioli and Derek Hough. The "Dancing with the Stars Official Podcast" returns for a second season with a new host, Season 34 contestant Andy Richter, sharing cast interviews, special guests, behind-the-scenes insights and expert breakdowns of the performances, THURSDAY, SEPT. 10. New episodes air every Thursday on Disney+ and Hulu, and wherever you get your podcasts. Hosted by Season 34 Mirrorball Champion Robert Irwin, the "DWTS After Party" finds viewers immediately following "Premiere: Night Two," checking in with eliminated contestants and breaking down the best moments with "DWTS" alumni with never-before-seen footage and special teases. The aftershow airs LIVE WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 16, at 10:00 p.m. on ABC and Disney+ and streams next day on Hulu. |
posted 9/2/2026 |
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Announcer Jim Thornton is being cut out of the new season of "Wheel of Fortune" amid Sony Pictures Television Studios' investigation into its longtime announcer, TMZ reports. "The first month of the new season, which premieres September 14, has already been taped and is in the can, as they say in Hollywood," the report notes. "We're told producers are now re-editing those episodes with a new announcer ... an effort one source called a "major undertaking."" The studio made the decision after an alleged incident on an American Airlines flight in May, although details of what exactly happened are not clear. “We have recently been made aware of allegations concerning Jim Thornton. He has been suspended from Wheel of Fortune, and we are recasting while we conduct a thorough investigation,” a spokeswoman for the studio said in a statement. Deadline is reporting that the recasting is temporary, for now, as they go through the investigation. The news was first reported by TMZ, which said that a passenger complained to a flight attendant about Thornton, who allegedly was wearing a Wheel of Fortune-branded top on the plane. An American Airlines spokesperson said that law enforcement met the plane on its arrival in L.A. “On May 14, American Airlines Flight 1276 was met by law enforcement upon arrival at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) following concerns reported by a customer onboard,” they said. While the incident led to police meeting Thornton at his gate upon landing, the game show announcer’s lawyer told TMZ Wednesday he “did not engage in any illegal conduct, was not arrested and has not been charged with any crime.” “When questioned about the complaint made by a fellow passenger on the flight, law enforcement spoke to him for five minutes or less, immediately determined that no wrongdoing had occurred and told my client he was free to go,” the attorney continued. Thornton has been the announcer for the syndicated game show since 2011 as well as ABC’s Celebrity Wheel of Fortune since its launch in 2021. He has worked on more 2,200 episodes of the show. He also has announced The Price Is Right, and his voice has appeared on shows including Celebrity Deathmatch and The Cleveland Show. Before Wheel of Fortune, he was best known as the afternoon anchor on L.A. news radio station KNX 1070. |
posted 9/2/2026 |
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Hell's Kitchen: 25 Under 25 |
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Fox has unveiled the cast for Hell’s Kitchen Season 25 ahead of the premiere on Thursday, September 24. This season, all the chefs competing to become Chef Gordon Ramsay’s next protege are under 25. There are 18 contenders, divided into the Blue Team (Men) and the Red Team (Women), who will step into the fiery kitchen to show off their skills. Hell’s Kitchen is produced by ITV America’s ITV Entertainment in association with A. Smith & Co. Productions, Inc. Gordon Ramsay, Arthur Smith, Kent Weed, Kenny Rosen, David George, and Bernie Schaeffer serve as executive producers. |
posted 9/2/2026 |
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Netflix Plays with Matches |
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Netflix is continuing on its unscripted buying spree with a new social experiment series. The streamer has greenlit Playing with Matches (w/t). The series follows a group of couples competing in a game of romantic deception: conceal their own relationship while exposing everyone else’s. Deadline understands that the couples, living together in a house, Big Brother-style, must try and figure out who is in a relationship, while keeping their own romantic entanglements secret in order to win. Playing with Matches comes from British production company Mettlemouse, which was founded by Sarah Tyekiff, who previously produced the UK version of Love Island and was formerly Head of Unscripted at All3Media’s Lime Pictures, producing series such as The Only Way is Essex, Are You The One? and Dance Monsters, before setting up her own shop. BBC Studios invested in the company for a 25% stake in 2023. It marks the biggest commission for the company to date. It is also behind The Honesty Box, a dating series that launched on Channel 4 last year. That series sees a group of singles brought to “Truetopia”, where they must face questions from AI-enhanced software that asks them probing questions about their feelings and if they lie, it could impact their newly formed relationship. Tyekiff and Mettlemouse creative director Shaun Parry exec produce Playing with Matches. |
posted 9/2/2026 |
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More on "99 to Beat" Season 2 |
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The goal is simple. You don’t have to be the best. You just can’t be the worst. And as long as you aren’t, you keep advancing. And on season 2 of 99 to Beat — which premieres Wednesday, Sept. 23, at 9 p.m. ET/PT on Fox — there will be several familiar faces who know a little something about competing on television. Entertainment Weekly reports that among the 100 competitors on 99 to Beat’s second season (hosted by Ken Jeong and Erin Andrews) are folks from some of the biggest reality shows going, including Survivor, Big Brother, Love is Blind, RuPaul’s Drag Race, The Golden Bachelor, and more. Headlining the list is Survivor fan favorite Kellie Nalbandian, whose epic blindside on Survivor 45 is one of the new era’s signature moments, complete with an iconic catchphrase (“What the hell, guys?”). Kellie (whose wife, Gabrielle Belletieri, will also be competing) is not the only CBS reality star moving over to Fox for the competition. Quinn Martin from Big Brother and Arun Kumar from The Amazing Race will also be competing. Quinn appeared on season 26 of Big Brother, making it to day 59 of the game, when he was finally voted out in ninth place. Arun competed with his daughter Natalia on season 33 of The Amazing Race. Initially, they were eliminated on the third leg. That is until filming shut down due to COVID and then restarted, at which point the pair was able to return as replacements for one of the other teams that was unable to make it back. Arun and Natalia ultimately made it all the way to the final four. But Kellie, Quinn, and Arun are not the only reality veterans showing up on season 2. Daya Betty, who appeared on season 14 of RuPaul’s Drag Race and season 10 of RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars, is part of the cast, as are Beast Games season 1 competitor Nikita Kodjak, and Tristyn Kendall from the first season of Squid Game: The Challenge. There is also a trio of folks who originally came on TV looking for love who will now be hunting for cash. Susan Noles from The Golden Bachelor and Jordan Heller from The Golden Bachelorette will be competing alongside Kyle Abrams from season 2 of Love is Blind. Kyle got engaged to Shaina Hurley in the pods, but the two eventually split after meeting each other’s families. Meanwhile, Susan was a spunky fan favorite on the inaugural Golden Bachelor season. And there is even a previous reality TV winner in the mix. Brandon Baker won season 6 of Netflix’s The Circle and will now try to duplicate that success here on 99 to Beat. But there will be a Power Ranger in his way. That’s right, a former Power Ranger is also part of the cast, as Yellow Power Ranger Karan Ashley will also be vying for the cash prize. We’ll get to see Karan and all the reality TV vets in action when 99 to Beat premieres Wednesday, Sept. 23, on Fox, but check out more exclusive photos from the season below. |
posted 9/1/2026 |
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Wednesday Lightning Round |
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NBC has greenlit the hit summer competition series for an additional two seasons. Season 19 will see the return of the iconic Mt. Midoriyama and Season 20 will celebrate the sport's inclusion in the 2028 Olympic Games with a special Summer of Champions, featuring several former Olympians and elite ninja champions from more than 15 countries around the world. Production for Seasons 19 and 20 will begin later this year, with all rounds of the competition filming in Las Vegas. Year-to-date in 2026, "American Ninja Warrior" social content has amassed over 873 million views across all social platforms. "American Ninja Warrior" is produced by A. Smith & Co. Productions. Executive producers are Arthur Smith, Kent Weed, Anthony Storm, Brian Richardson and Kristen Stabile. |
posted 9/1/2026 |
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One hundred new contestants are facing off on Season 6 of The Floor. Although all of them are champions, some of them are familiar faces. The Special Advance Season 6 premiere kicks off on Sunday, September 13 at 8/7c, which is live in all time zones, immediately following the FOX NFL Doubleheader and The OT. Then, an encore of the premiere will air on its originally scheduled date on September 23 at 8/7c on Fox. From there, the schedule will be weekly episodes on Wednesdays. “Season 6 is the best season of The Floor, by far,” host Rob Lowe said in a teaser for the new season. “It is the year of champions…. They all know how to win. Every single person on the floor came with competitive energy and a huge amount of strategy. They know how to win.” Get a first look at some of the more well-known champions, such as The Voice, The Amazing Race, and Big Brother champions, as well as Miss Americas, and even taxidermy champions. Here’s who is competing this season. |
posted 9/1/2026 |
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Wonka’s The Golden Ticket is dusting off an iconic set piece from the beloved 1971 film starring Gene Wilder. People reports that the upcoming Netflix game show will feature Wonkavision 2.0, a revamped stage styled after the all-white broadcast studio featured in Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory. In the original film, Wonkavision 2.0 is where Mike Teavee, played by Paris Themmen, was schooled on the effects of TV addiction. The studio will hold some of Wonka’s The Golden Ticket’s challenges, including “Wheel of Misfortune,” “Bubble Jeopardy” and “Steal or No Steal.” Those games will be hosted by game show regulars Howie Mandel (Deal or No Deal, America’s Got Talent), Nick Cannon (The Masked Singer, America’s Got Talent) and Wayne Brady (Let’s Make a Deal, Don’t Forget the Lyrics!), who will each appear via hologram. Wonka’s The Golden Ticket showrunners Alison Holloway and Emer Harkin tell People they chose Mandel, 70, Cannon, 45, and Brady, 54, because they are “national treasures beloved for their unpredictable sense of fun and comedy,” and “they fit perfectly into our whimsical Wonka world.” They went on to describe Mandel as the “living embodiment of Willy Wonka,” as he “channeled Gene on set.” Wonkavision 2.0 will feature a “vanishing” illusion, where contestants will “disappear” into and be “transported” between sets. Designed by Australian magician and magic consultant Adam Mada, the illusions use a fade box where contestants can be seen disappearing and reappearing on the studio monitors in real time. “It is a beautiful illusion which uses no camera tricks at all, no post and no editing,” Mada tells PEOPLE. “And it works as well as it does for the camera as it does for the real live contestants inside the set. They actually watch the contestants fade and disappear in front of their eyes.” Holloway tells PEOPLE the contestants were “riveted” by Mada’s illusions, as well as other “mind-boggling tricks.” |
posted 9/1/2026 |
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Food Network and the Prisoner of Azkaban |
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Food Network announced today that Harry Potter: Wizards of Baking will return for a third season. Building on the enduring power of Harry Potter - a global phenomenon that continues to evolve and captivate fans of all ages around the world - the groundbreaking series blends iconic storytelling and spectacular edible artistry into a competition unlike any other. In its sophomore season, the series notched year over year Prime ratings gains of 4% for Adults 25-54 and 15% for Adults 25-34 and reached more than 10 million total cross-platform viewers across linear, HBO Max and discovery+. "Harry Potter: Wizards of Baking has struck a chord with viewers by bringing extraordinary culinary craftsmanship to one of the world's most beloved franchises," said Betsy Ayala, President, Food Network. "Together with Warner Horizon Unscripted Television and teams across Warner Bros. Discovery, we're excited to build on that momentum in Season 3 with ambitious new creations, iconic locations and enchanting surprises. This year is especially exciting as fans celebrate the 25th anniversary of the first film." Slated for Food Network's fourth-quarter annual holiday programming lineup, Season 3 will expand on the magic of the first two seasons, with cakes of epic scale and artistry presented in even more famed locations that Harry Potter fans know and love. James and Oliver Phelps return as hosts, bringing their signature charm and behind-the-scenes anecdotes. The new season will feature a tournament-style team format, with each team representing one of the Hogwarts houses: Gryffindor, Hufflepuff, Ravenclaw and Slytherin, and each episode paying tribute to a Harry Potter film in celebration of 25 years of movie magic. More details to come on the return of this magical competition. |
posted 9/1/2026 |
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In a long-shot move, two Republican attorneys general are hoping the Supreme Court will intervene to stop the antitrust lawsuit brought by 12 Democratic state AGs seeking to block Paramount’s takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery. Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird and Montana AG Austin Knudsen filed a motion with the Supreme Court seeking to have the antitrust suit thrown out, naming California and the 11 other states party to the Paramount lawsuit as defendants. The suit was filed with the court on Tuesday, Aug. 25, according to Bird’s office. “Plaintiffs, the State of Iowa and State of Montana, respectfully move this Court for leave to file the attached Bill of Complaint to stop a politicized enforcement action that seeks to block the Paramount-Warner Bros. merger,” the filing says. California Attorney General Rob Bonta said Tuesday that he is open to reengaging with Paramount over settlement talks, provided the company is able to “put a lid on their lying leaks.” Bonta initially agreed to meet Monday at Paramount’s request, as the company seeks to resolve the 12-state antitrust case that has blocked it from acquiring Warner Bros. Discovery. But Bonta canceled the meeting late Sunday night, after news reports emerged about the meeting. As of Tuesday morning, Bonta said, “we don’t have anything scheduled.” “If they are willing to clean things up, put a lid on their lying leaks, and engage in a way that is sincere and in good faith, we will be… happy to meet,” he said. “But they need to take care of the problems and the leaks that they have on their team.” Bonta spoke Tuesday after a press conference about fentanyl and gun seizures at the attorney general’s office in downtown Los Angeles. Paramount has requested a court order that would require a group of 12 state attorneys general and the Writers Guild of America to post a $1.88 billion bond to cover financial damages as their litigation delays the closing of its pending $110 billion Warner Bros. Discovery merger. Paramount Skydance released a statement Monday after Bonta abruptly canceled the two sides’ planned meeting, alleging Paramount had leaked confidential discussions about the Warner Bros. Discovery case. “We share AG Bonta’s concerns about the public discussions and misreporting that has surrounded this deal,” Paramount said in a statement sent to Variety. “As we have assured the Attorney General’s office, Paramount has not been the source of the leaks of any of our confidential discussions with the AG’s office. We remain hopeful and stand ready to continue good-faith discussions to resolve the Attorneys General suit and move forward with our plans for increased competition and increased output to the benefit of the talent and entertainment workers.” The bond amount is based on the straightforward calculation of the maximum potential ticking fee consideration and other financing costs. Per the terms of the merger, CEO David Ellison is on the hook to pay WBD shareholders a 25 cent per share ticking fee starting Oct. 1, which translates to a payout of $7 million per day or $650 million per quarter until the deal closes. The final deadline for the deal to close is June 4, 2027. Paramount has agreed to delay the closing until five days after the outcome of a trial, or June 1, 2027, whichever comes earliest. The antitrust trial is set to start on March 2 and end on March 19, 2027. By the time trial concludes and the parties submit their final briefs, Paramount expects to pay WBD shareholders at least $1.3 billion in ticking fees. It also said that the delay threatens to nullify the regulatory approvals that Paramount has spent months securing, noting that it would have to take additional steps at “substantial expense” if the transaction still hasn’t closed by the end of the trial. “We have satisfied all closing conditions under our merger agreement, having received regulatory clearances from 68 jurisdictions. These two lawsuits are the only barrier to closing this transaction,” a Paramount spokesperson told TheWrap. “Both the Clayton Act, the federal antitrust law upon which these suits are based, and other federal law expressly provide that plaintiffs are required to post a bond covering the potential harm from halting a transaction to litigate, so that if they lose, the injured party has a source of recovery for the damage caused. Here, every month of delay carries substantial and quantifiable financial consequences.” In addition to the financing costs and ticking fee, the Ellison-led media giant warned that there would be “no integration and no ramped-up investment in content, production, and creative talent by the combined company” for at least eight months. The spokesperson also said that employees of both companies would be harmed by the uncertainties caused by the delay. “We remain confident that plaintiffs’ case is without merit and will defend our pro-competitive transaction in court,” Paramount’s statement concluded. “We look forward to closing this transaction and delivering its benefits to consumers and entertainment industry workers in California, the United States and around the world.” California Attorney General Rob Bonta’s office responded to the bond request in a statement to media later Monday, saying that it was an additional “blackmail” effort “to get us to back down” from going to trial. “Paramount and Warner Bros. are two sophisticated companies who willfully decided to include a costly ticking fee as a provision in their merger contract,” the statement read. “They knew this merger would undergo regulatory review; they knew it was not a done deal; and they chose to include it anyway. “What’s more, Paramount itself stipulated to the timing it is now protesting — they agreed to the dates and did not request a bond as a condition of agreeing not to close until after the trail, and potentially as late as June 2027. Now, they’re trying to get a do-over. “Bottom line: Paramount went into this process with eyes wide open. They are lying a bed of their own making, and once again, trying to blackmail us to get us to back down.” MEANWHILE...
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posted 9/1/2026 |
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Show Overboard |
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Love Overboard has sunk. The dating reality series executive produced by Call Her Daddy host Alex Cooper has been canceled at Hulu after one season. The series, which premiered March 26, was Cooper’s first step into unscripted television. However, Love Overboard did not garner the same level of attention as some of Hulu’s other unscripted originals, including The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives, The Kardashians and Vanderpump Villa. Hosted by former The Bachelorette co-lead and The Traitors season three winner Gabby Windey, Love Overboard followed 22 contestants competing for love while also navigating challenges to gain access to the yacht’s amenities. Hulu’s official synopsis reads: “Get ready to hit the high seas with Love Overboard! Step aboard the ultimate luxury yacht, where sexy singles are ready to mix and mingle … and find love. But there’s a twist … gaining access to the yacht’s extravagant amenities won’t be so simple. As the journey unfolds, romance ignites; alliances form; and hearts are shattered. In the end, only one couple will reign supreme. Who will rise to the top, and who will be left stranded?” Love Overboard was produced by Cooper’s Unwell Productions and Jeff Jenkins Productions in association with 3BMG and Walt Disney Television Alternative. Matt Kaplan, Cooper’s husband and business partner, also executive produced as well as Mina Lefevre at Unwell Productions; Jeff Jenkins, Russell Jay-Staglik and Jason Ehrlich at Jeff Jenkins Productions; and Ross Weintraub and Reinout Oerlemans at 3BMG. |
posted 9/1/2026 |
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Tuesday Lightning Round |
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In a full-circle moment, Kenan Thompson is returning to NBC‘s America’s Got Talent as guest judge for the Quarterfinals Round 3 episode on Sept. 1. He will be filling in for judge Simon Cowell, also AGT‘s creator/executive producer, who has been sidelined by back surgery. Cowell was not on the show this week as he is taking time off to undergo the procedure, described as routine and linked to the serious e-bike accident he suffered in August 2020, which led to complex spinal injury and long rehab. The recovery took him out of commission from the 2020 season of AGT, with guest judges filling in. That included Thompson, who sat alongside judges Heidi Klum, Howie Mandel and Sofia Vergara as well as host Terry Crews for two episodes during the same stage of the competition, live quarterfinals. “This is incredible,” Thompson said at the time. “Seize the moment, if you have nerves turn those nerves into superpowers.” In 2020, Cowell fell from a powerful electric bike. The accident broke his back and reportedly nearly left him paralyzed. He then underwent six hours of surgery to repair several fractures. His spinal cord narrowly escaped injury. Reports later suggested that Cowell continued experiencing intermittent back problems. The upcoming procedure will reportedly address those lingering issues. |
posted 8/31/2026 |
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The Last "Best Guess" |
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Netflix’s grand experiment with live, real-money mobile trivia has officially come to an end. Best Guess Live, the daily game show hosted by Howie Mandel, Hunter March, and Corinne Foxx, has aired its final episode and will be shutting down its app at the end of September. If you opened the Best Guess Live app this weekend expecting to prepare for Monday night’s trivia, you were likely greeted by a goodbye message. The in-app notification officially confirmed the game’s closure, stating: “That’s a wrap on Best Guess Live! Our final episode aired Friday, August 28th. Thank you for playing, guessing, and celebrating with us every night — it’s been a blast.” The app will remain open through Wednesday, September 30th exclusively for users to claim their outstanding payouts (though the Netflix app itself notes September 29th as the official “Last day to play” before it’s likely delisted). If you have a balance, you’ll want to hit that “Claim Your Winnings” button and contact support if you have any questions before the portal closes for good. Developed by Apploff Entertainment and Ex Machina, Best Guess Live first burst onto the Netflix Games scene in late 2025. It was an incredibly ambitious swing for the streamer’s gaming division. Harkening back to the viral days of HQ Trivia, the mobile-only game required US-based players to tune in synchronously at 8:00 p.m. ET / 5:00 p.m. PT every weekday. Hosted alternately by Deal or No Deal legend Mandel and Sugar Rush host March, the game challenged players to guess a secret item hidden inside a virtual crystal ball based on five increasingly obvious clues. Typos weren’t allowed, and you had to be exactly right to win a slice of the daily $15,000 prize pool. In the series finale, co-hosts Hunter March and Howie Mandel reflected on the emotional end of Best Guest Live, calling it a “historic night” as they presented their “very last puzzle ever ever.” Looking back on the show’s run, they described the production as a “completely unique experience” where they “tried some things that had never been done before,” jokingly adding that they also “tried some things that shouldn’t be done,” but ultimately “had a lot of fun.” The hosts repeatedly expressed their deep gratitude for the fans, sharing that “watching you win and seeing the community you have created has been very, very, very fulfilling.” Before inviting the entire crew on camera for a final goodbye, they left their dedicated audience with a heartfelt parting message: “[N]o matter where you guys go from here don’t forget to bring your best guess… we appreciate everything that you guys gave to this beautiful show, this beautiful community.” |
posted 8/31/2026 |
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It's Not All Doom & Gloom |
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Alex Cooper’s Unwell is launching the next edition of its reality games competition, Unwell Summer Games, as the company continues its expansion amid increased headlines and controversy. The YouTube series, which launches Sept. 7, brings together 16 reality stars, creators and internet personalities who compete for a $250,000 cash prize. The show was filmed over four days at a luxury ranch in Canada and follows the launch of the Unwell Winter Games in March. Cooper is the executive producer of Unwell Summer Games in addition to her husband and co-CEO Matt Kaplan, Mina Lefevre and Eric Detwiler, who previously worked on Perfect Match and Love Is Blind. The series is hosted by Adam W., with commentary from Cameron Gerrard and Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu. Full cast for the Unwell Summer Games: |
posted 8/31/2026 |
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Monday Lightning Round |
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California Passes Tax Incentives |
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State support for the contracting L.A. film and TV industry is now in the hands of California Governor Gavin Newsom and some (hoperfully) very creative accountants. With just hours to spare, the California State Senate passed SB 2319 by a vote of 33-5. The legislation creates a separate tax incentive for the post-production industry. The bill now moves on to Newsom’s desk. Earlier this year, state representatives talked about the post-production credit reaching up to $100 million in allocated incentives across VFX, scoring, mixing and more. That sky-high number is now more realistically envisioned at around $35 million for the first year. It has one big problem: Should Newsom sign SB 2319, there’s no funding for it. Yet, as close as the post-production credit might be to being added to the incentives program administered by the California Film Commission, the reality is there is still no actual funding in place for it. The borderline-baroque $352 billion state budget is so tightly wound with its zero-deficit demands that money for such a new credit is nowhere to be seen, no matter how hard Hollywood has advocated for it and, truth be told, desperately needs it to turn the job losses around. Should Newsom — who has aspirations to the White House — sign the bill, the state’s accounting boffins will have to find a way to fund it. The Motion Picture Editor’s Guild issued a statement praising the bill’s passing. On the corporate side of things, State lawmakers on Friday introduced a bill meant to allow studios a few key exemptions from a recently enacted restriction on corporate tax credits. AB136, introduced Friday evening, addresses concerns raised from stakeholders including the Motion Picture Association about the threat of undermining the efforts to expand California’s Film & TV Tax Credit pool to $750 million. Lawmakers have to consider legislation for 72 hours before voting. With that in mind, a vote on AB136 is likely to come Monday evening, hours before the midnight end to the legislative session. |
posted 8/30/2026 |
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BIG BROTHER celebrated its 1000th episode live Thursday, Aug. 27 and with this historic milestone, became the Guinness World Records title holder for most episodes of a primetime TV show and most episodes of a competitive reality TV show. During the live show, Guinness World Records official adjudicator Michael Empric officially presented host Julie Chen Moonves with the certificates for the two titles. "Throughout our many summers producing BIG BROTHER, we never thought we'd reach 1,000 episodes - let alone, achieve not one but TWO Guinness World Records titles!" said executive producers Allison Grodner, Rich Meehan and Chris Roach. "We were so thrilled to have Michael from Guinness World Records join us for our historic 1,000th episode and officially present these to our legendary host, Julie Chen Moonves! We cannot thank our now two-time Guinness World Records title-holding BIG BROTHER family enough for working tirelessly behind the scenes to get us to this unprecedented milestone." The officially amazing record-breaking night took a look back at some of the most memorable moments from the show's historic 26-year run and featured surprise appearances from former Houseguests including Chelsie Baham, Dan Gheesling, Britney Haynes and Kaysar Ridha, as determined by interactive fan votes. It also kicked off the biggest twist of the summer - the Houseguests traveled back to the year 1000, where four BIG BROTHER legends will lord over the night and challenge Houseguests in a way no BIG BROTHER Houseguests have been challenged before. Moonves said the remaining players would be transported to medieval times, to the year 1000, which would “challenge the houseguests socially and competitively.” For the twist, there would be no Head of Household, no Veto Competition, and no Block Buster, adding, “But when all is said and done, someone’s game will come to an end before the next live eviction.” To keep the competition under wraps, the live feeds would be “down for the next three days” until after Sunday (August 30) night’s episode, with Moonves suggesting, “Put your screens away, go outside, smell the flowers. The feeds will return after Sunday’s show.” Beyond tonight's milestone, BIG BROTHER continues to deliver a standout summer for CBS, averaging 5.21 million viewers in 7-day multiplatform viewing - up +10% year over year according to Nielsen. Viewer engagement is also surging, with the show on track to reach 15 billion minutes watched this summer across BIG BROTHER and its live feeds, up +38% above last year (8.6 billion minutes). The momentum extends across key demos, with BIG BROTHER up +21% among adults 25-54 and +15% among adults 18-49 year over year. Season 28 marks BIG BROTHER's most original hours of programming in 25 years since the beloved show's 2000 debut with extended 90-minute Wednesday episodes and the return of BIG BROTHER: UNLOCKED on Friday nights throughout the season. |
posted 8/28/2026 |
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The hit CBS daytime game shows THE PRICE IS RIGHT and LET'S MAKE A DEAL celebrate the 60th anniversary of the iconic Star Trek franchise with special episodes that include celebrity guests and out-of-this-world surprises. It's a celebration six decades in the making and will be one for the starship logs. The episodes air Tuesday, Sept. 8 on CBS and stream on Paramount+.* THE PRICE IS RIGHT salutes 60 years of Star Trek and its enduring television legacy as stars of STAR TREK: STRANGE NEW WORLDS - Rebecca Romijn, who plays Number One, first officer of the USS Enterprise; and Ethan Peck, who plays Spock, the science officer - join host Drew Carey to give away interstellar prizes based on the Star Trek universe. An audience filled with Star Trek super-fans competes for a luxury vacation inspired by STAR TREK: STARFLEET ACADEMY, new cars and ATVs ready to tackle any alien terrain, technology fit for the Starship Enterprise, plus showcases bursting with prizes to help winners boldly go where no bidder has gone before. THE PRICE IS RIGHT is produced by Fremantle, John Quinn is the showrunner/executive producer and airs (11:00 AM-12:00 PM, ET/10:00-11:00 AM, PT) on CBS and streams on Paramount+*. On LET'S MAKE A DEAL, host Captain Wayne Brady, along with Commander Jonathan Mangum and First Officer Tiffany Coyne, make deals with an audience full of Star Trek fans as the show pays tribute to the universe created by Gene Roddenberry. Dealers will play for trips to exotic vacation destinations, iconic memorabilia from Star Trek history, and more, if they can avoid the dreaded Zonk from Space: The Final Frontier. LET'S MAKE A DEAL is produced by Fremantle, John Quinn is the showrunner/executive producer with Chris Ahearn and Graham Shaw as executive producers and airs on CBS (check local listings), and streams on Paramount+*. STAR TREK: STRANGE NEW WORLDS' 10-episode fourth season premiered globally Thursday, July 23 on Paramount+. New episodes will be available weekly on Thursdays through Thursday, Sept. 24. |
posted 8/28/2026 |
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"Wheel" Sprints Into 44 |
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Wheel of Fortune is making a significant change to its format ahead of Season 44, which premieres next month. The long-running game show kicks off its newest season on September 14th, but it will look slightly different than in years past. While the show has made many adjustments throughout its decades-long run, the traditional toss-up format had long remained the same. However, it’s now getting an upgrade, with every episode now starting with the Toss-Up Sprint. Audience members on set during filming of the upcoming season reportedly told outlets that instead of the usual two toss-ups kicking off each round, worth $1,000 and $2,000 respectively, each episode will start with 30 seconds of rapid-fire toss-ups. Three contestants will race to solve a series of puzzle toss-ups, with only one guess allowed per competitor. If a contestant hits their buzzer and guesses correctly, they’ll be awarded $1,000. However, if they get it wrong, the answer will be immediately revealed, and the contestants will move on to the next puzzle. The clock will not stop in between each puzzle, and the toss-ups will continue until the time runs out. |
posted 8/28/2026 |
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Scientific Games to Deliver "Game Show Experience" |
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Scientific Games has officially launched its latest multi-state SG Signature Linked Game in four US markets, with another nine state lotteries set to launch by December 1. Created in partnership with Fremantle, the Game Show Experience is an omnichannel play experience featuring themed scratch-off, Fast Play and digital games showcasing the most recognizable TV game show brands, including The Price is Right, Family Feud and Press Your Luck. Participating US lotteries for Game Show Experience currently include Iowa, South Carolina (SCEL), Tennessee, Maryland Lottery, Delaware, South Dakota, Arkansas, Pennsylvania, Texas, DC, Kansas, Illinois and Maine. “The Game Show Experience offers our players something unique in our portfolio: a trusted brand in The Price is Right that our players love, paired with a one-of-a-kind experiential prize with the chance to win up to $10 million,” said Kassandra Trenary, director of marketing and advertising for the Iowa Lottery. “We’re excited to be one of the first states to offer this promotion, bringing our players an experience that goes beyond the traditional lottery offering.” Players can win prizes instantly or participate in a second-chance opportunity offering more than 100 lucky trip winners the chance to win an SG Signature Linked Game experiential event in fall 2027. SG Trip winners will spend five days/four nights in Los Angeles, the entertainment capital of the world, and attend a taping of The Price Is Right game show as audience members. Winners will then return to the iconic set for an exclusive lottery winners-only Game Show Experience event to be held on The Price Is Right stage. “The Price Is Right and the Game Show Experience are a natural fit for our players,” said SCEL lottery product director Scott Warner. “The TV show is familiar and exciting, and we were eager to give South Carolina players the opportunity to participate. “Beyond the scratch-off game and four Game Show Experience participants from South Carolina, SCEL created an additional opportunity to win: nine South Carolina players will win up to $26,000 in a locally produced Showcase Showdown. The Price Is Right is always so inclusive of its fans, and SCEL is excited to offer so many chances to win The Price Is Right -style.” Up to $10 million in cash prizes are up for grabs. In a unique spin, the cash winnings of the trip winner making it to the final round of the Game Show Experience event will be matched and then shared equally among all other trip winners. “It’s no surprise the Game Show Experience games are performing well,” Tina Hoover, vice president of licensing for Scientific Games. “The incredibly broad and sustained appeal of these classic TV game show brands brings to life the surprise, joy and wins that players love. “We continue to expand our licensed brands portfolio with brands that engage players and drive incremental sales.” Potential players must be 18 years old or the age of legal majority. As with other forms of gambling, lottery games involve risk. Please gamble responsibly. If you or someone you know is struggling with a gambling problem, help is available. Call or text 1-800-GAMBLER 24/7 for free, confidential support. |
posted 8/28/2026 |
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Bad "Break" for Good Good |
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Tough break, Big Break x Good Good winner. Golf Channel has canceled its fully filmed 2026 season of Big Break, the Versant-owned cable network’s signature reality competition series. It sort of had no choice — or at least no ultimate purpose for airing the season as planned. “Following recent developments involving Good Good, and including the fact that the intended outcome of the series can no longer be fulfilled, Golf Channel will not be able to complete this season of Big Break as planned,” Golf Channel said in a statement. “While we are disappointed for the 12 competitors, our production team that worked tirelessly on the season, and the show’s passionate fans, we look forward to Big Break’s return to Golf Channel in 2027.” Big Break aired on Golf Channel from 2003-2015. This was set to be its big comeback. Big Break x Good Good, a collaboration with the popular group of YouTube Golf young stars, was supposed to debut on Tuesday evening. Mere hours before its scheduled airtime, however Golf Channel announced it was pushing the premiere by a week — the drastic decision came in reaction to the series’ presenting sponsor Golf Galaxy (owned by Dick’s Sporting Goods) abandoning its endorsement. But now, Big Break x Good Good is dead entirely, as are its winner’s dreams of playing professionally. The winner of Big Break x Good Good was supposed to receive a sponsorship exemption into the November 12-15 Good Good Championship, a sanctioned PGA Tour event. On Thursday, in the latest — and largest — fallout from a controversial Good Good/Callaway Golf advertisement, the PGA Tour removed Good Good as title sponsor of the event. The event will go on, just without Good Good branding and the Big Break x Good Good winner in the field of 120 golfers. Golf Channel has not revealed who that winner was. Good Good makes most of its money from merchandise sales. Golf Galaxy and Callaway have distanced themselves from the brand. |
posted 8/28/2026 |
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